Pentium Gold G5420T

Name: Intel Pentium Gold G5420T
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.2 (14 reviews)

2 cores · 4 threads · up to 3.2 GHz on FCLGA1151.

3.2 · 14 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

3.2 GHz

L3 cache

4 MB

TDP

35W

Socket

FCLGA1151

Performance breakdown

Gaming2

Productivity2

Single-core2

Multi-core8

Power efficiency2

Lab scores

Performance score2

Cores2

Threads4

Boost clock (GHz)3.2 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p4 fps

1440p4 fps

4K2 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Coffee Lake
Process node: 14 nm
Socket: FCLGA1151
Release year: 2019
Total cores: 2
Threads: 4
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 610

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.2 GHz
Boost clock: 3.2 GHz
L1 cache: 128 KB
L2 cache: 0.5 MB
L3 cache: 4 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4-2400
Max capacity: 64 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 38.397 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 35W
Max temperature: 88°C
PCIe: PCIe 3.0
Launch price: $64

Technologies

Instruction sets: SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Extensions: AES-NI, VT-x, VT-d

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like it for being cheap and cool enough for a basic office PC or HTPC. The usual gripe is that it feels slow with anything more than a couple of browser tabs open.

Pros

Sips power, runs dead quiet
Handles office work without fuss
Plays 4K video, no stutter
Easy drop-in for old builds

Cons

Only two cores in 2019
Integrated graphics are very basic
No overclocking support at all

Verdict

Our verdict on the Pentium Gold G5420T

The Intel Pentium Gold G5420T is a low-power, dual-core CPU for basic office tasks with integrated graphics that barely handles modern web browsing.

Get it if you're building a simple office PC or home server on a tight budget where low power draw is the priority. Skip it if you need to run modern games or heavy multitasking—a newer, faster chip will serve you much better.